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TC0939IOI Rev. AL 1/11
Operating Instructions
®
Monarch
939i
Intelligent Keyboard
® ® ® ®
9416 XL
9825
9855 9860 9906
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Avery Dennison Corp.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.Le présent
appareil numérique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites
dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministére
des Communications du Canada.
Trademarks
Monarch®, 938, 939, 939i, 9416®, 9416® XL®, 9800®, 9825®, and 9855® are
trademarks of Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC.
Avery Dennison® is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation.
UFST, Monotype, the Monotype logo, and CG Triumvirate are trademarks of
Monotype Imaging, Inc.
Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division
170 Monarch Lane
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Getting Started i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED......................................................................................1-1
Overview................................................................................................1-1
Power-Up Modes.....................................................................................1-2
About This Manual...................................................................................1-2
About Scripts..........................................................................................1-2
Unpacking the Keyboard ..........................................................................1-3
Connecting the 939I to a 9416 Printer........................................................1-4
Connecting the 939I to a 9825® or 9855® Printer.......................................1-5
Connecting the 939I to a 9906 Printer........................................................1-6
Setting the Baud Rate..............................................................................1-7
Using the Keyboard .................................................................................1-7
Control Keys........................................................................................1-7
SETTING BATCH OPTIONS...........................................................................2-1
Setting Prompts and Defaults ...................................................................2-2
Non-Knife Setup...................................................................................2-5
ENTERING BATCH DATA..............................................................................3-1
Entering a Batch......................................................................................3-2
Printing Tags Without Cutting................................................................3-6
Using Print Multiple with Inc/Dec Fields..................................................3-7
Examples ............................................................................................3-7
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................4-1
SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES .............................................................A-1
Accessories & Options............................................................................A-1
Flat Surface Mount.............................................................................. A-2
Wall Mount......................................................................................... A-3
Connecting the Scanner’s Cables............................................................. A-4
CHARACTER SETS .....................................................................................B-1
Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages .................................................. B-1
Internal (Standard and Reduced Font)...................................................B-2
Bold................................................................................................... B-3
ANSI.................................................................................................. B-4
Code Page 437...................................................................................B-5
ii Operating Instructions
Code Page 850...................................................................................B-6
CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................C-1
Accessing the Keyboard’s Main Menu.......................................................C-1
Operating in Script Mode.........................................................................C-1
About the Scanner..................................................................................C-1
Operating the Scanner.........................................................................C-2
Troubleshooting the Scanner................................................................C-2
Cleaning.............................................................................................C-3
Configuring the Scanner..........................................................................C-3
Reset to Default Values.......................................................................C-3
Set the Communications Port Defaults...................................................C-4
Set the Minimum Bar Code Width..........................................................C-6
INDEX ......................................................................................................... I-1
Getting Started 1-1
GETTING STARTED
The Monarch® 939i™ keyboard allows you to easily configure the
printer and enter batch data.
The keyboard works with the Monarch® 9416®, 9416® XL®, 9825®,
9855®, and 9906 printers. This keyboard also works with non-Monarch
printers. You may need an auxiliary power supply for the keyboard
depending on your printer model. See Appendix A, “Specifications and
Accessories” for the part number.
This chapter includes information about
unpacking the keyboard.
connecting the cables.
power-up modes.
using the keyboard.
Overview
The 939i keyboard is an “intelligent” keyboard that can be programmed to
show user prompts and collect data. Think of the intelligent keyboard like
your PC, where you can enter data using your PC’s keyboard or connect
an optional scanner to scan data.
Custom applications, or scripts, can be written to program the keyboard.
The script is the program that runs on the keyboard to perform a specific
task, such as scanning or collecting data. We offer custom script writing.
Contact your Sales Representative for information and pricing on custom
scripts.
With a script, you can
Create prompts for the user to enter data manually or using a scanner.
See Appendix C, “Configuring the System
,” for more information.
Use look-up tables, or files, to store data that will be printed on labels.
Perform additional data tracking, data conversion, and data
manipulation.
1
1-2 Operating Instructions
Power-Up Modes
If there is no script loaded in the keyboard, the keyboard operates in
terminal mode. Terminal mode is only available with the 9855
printer. You can enter data and configure the printer. In terminal mode,
the keyboard does not access the intelligent functionality provided by a
script.
If a script is loaded in the keyboard, the keyboard operates in
“intelligent” mode. The script automatically runs when the keyboard
and printer are turned on. The prompts you see and what you do are
controlled by the script. “Intelligent” mode is available with the
9416®, 9416® XL®, 9825®, 9855®, and 9906 printers.
About This Manual
This manual is arranged in several sections:
Use Chapters 2 through 4 when your keyboard is operating in terminal
mode (9855 Printer Only).
Use Appendix A for keyboard specifications.
Use Appendix B for the available character sets.
Use Appendix C, with information for your System Administrator on
intelligent (script) mode and configuring the scanner.
The information in this document supersedes information in previous
versions. Check our Web site for any updates.
About Scripts
This manual does not cover any specific information about what may be
in your script, because each script is different. Your script is written
based on jobs you need to perform. A script should contain several
basics features:
A way to enter and exit the script.
A way to enter terminal mode.
The prompts for entering the date and time each time you turn on the
printer if required by your script. The date and time are not saved
when the printer/keyboard are turned off.
The scanner’s configuration and setup (if you are using a scanner).
Contact your System Administrator for more information about these
items.
Getting Started 1-3
Unpacking the Keyboard
After unpacking the keyboard, look through all packaging material for
parts. Keep the box and packaging material in case the keyboard ever
needs repair.
1. Pull the long, coiled cable out from the bottom of the base.
2. Slide the first loop in the cable slot as shown.
1-4 Operating Instructions
Connecting the 939I to a 9416 Printer
When using the keyboard with a 9416 printer, the keyboard requires an
auxiliary power supply with the 9-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable.
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard's cable.
2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the end of the adaptor cable.
3. Secure the other end of the adaptor cable to the 9-pin port on the
printer. Tighten the screws on the cables.
4. Connect the adaptor cable’s power connector to the keyboard power
supply (5V).
5. Connect the keyboard power supply (5V) to the power cord.
6. Plug the power cord in to an electrical outlet.
Note: Be sure that the printer’s power supply is also attached to the
printer and plugged in to an electrical outlet.
7. Turn ON the printer. The keyboard receives power from the auxiliary
power supply (5V).
Adaptor
Cable
Power
Connector
Keyboard Power
Su
pp
l
y
(
5V
)
Optional Scanner Cable
Getting Started 1-5
Connecting the 939I to a 9825® Printer
When using the keyboard with a 9825 printer, the keyboard requires an
auxiliary power supply using the 9-pin to 25-pin adaptor cable.
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the 9-pin to 25-pin adaptor
cable.
3. Plug the 25-pin serial cable into the back of the printer.
4. Tighten the screws on the cables.
5. Connect the adaptor cable’s power connector to the keyboard power
supply (5V).
6. Connect the keyboard power supply (5V) to the power cord.
7. Plug the power cord in to an electrical outlet.
8. Turn ON the printer.
Adaptor Cable
Power
Connector
Keyboard Power
Su
pp
l
y
(
5V
)
1-6 Operating Instructions
Connecting the 939I to a 9855® or 9906 Printer
When using the keyboard with a 9855 or 9906 printer, the keyboard
receives power from the printer.
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the back of the printer.
3. Tighten the screws on the cables.
4. Turn ON the printer.
9855
9906
Getting Started 1-7
Setting the Baud Rate
To print, the baud rate of the keyboard and printer must be the same.
The default printer baud rate is 9600; the default keyboard baud rate is
19200. Refer to the Operator’s Handbook for your printer to change the
printer baud rate to 19200.
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full alphabetic keys with 10 numeric keys, 5 function
keys, 4 arrow keys, and several special keys.
Control Keys
, , and operate as described in terminal mode. Depending on
your script, those buttons may function differently.
1-8 Operating Instructions
Button Description
Escape. Returns the display to the previous menu or clears an
error.
Clear. Clears the entire field.
Pause. Interrupts printing. Press Pause again to resume printing.
Feed. Feeds a blank label if there is no print job. Prints a label in
on-demand mode.
Cut. Cuts the supply.
Displays menu items and allows you to move the cursor.
Moves between fields in Batch Entry.
Enter. Selects the displayed menu item.
Shift. Toggles between upper and lower-case. Use with other keys
to display ¢, “, @, :, ;, -, =, +, #, %, (, ), &, *.
Functions keys are reserved for script use. Depending on your
script, F1 may print a set of test labels or exit the application.
Caps Lock. Allows you to type all upper-case characters (a
padlock symbol is displayed in the corner).
A
Enters an international character for printing when pressed and
held along with a character code. See Appendix B, “Character
Sets” for the character codes.
Space. Inserts a blank space between characters.
Setting Batch Options 2-1
SETTING BATCH OPTIONS
This chapter only applies when using the keyboard in terminal
mode (9855 printer only). When using the keyboard in intelligent
mode, your script controls the prompts you see and each script is
different.
You can select Batch Options to change which prompts appear during
Batch Entry mode and set default values for those prompts. Customizing
which prompts appear during batch entry can reduce the time it takes to
enter data for a format.
If a knife is not installed on the printer, you can prevent those prompts
from appearing during batch entry mode. If you set a new default value
for an option, that value is used even if the prompt is not displayed. If
you do not change a default value for an option, the system default is
used if the prompt is not displayed.
Main Menu
Cancel All Print Mode Batch
Entry
Repeat
Batch
Batch
Options
Setup Scripts Diag.
Option Default
Clear Fields No
Number of Parts 1
Print Multiple 1
Quantity 1
Cut Option No
Cut Multiple 1
Cut Last Ticket No
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2-2 Operating Instructions
Setting Prompts and Defaults
Use the following steps to customize which prompts appear during batch
entry and to specify defaults for these prompts.
1. Press Enter at the Main menu, when you see Batch Options. If you
have password protection enabled, you see
Enter Password:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. Press Feed three times and then press Enter.
Clear Fields?
Prompt? Yes
3. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Clear Fields?
No
4. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Number of parts
Prompt? Yes
5. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Number of parts
[1/5]: +1
6. Decide if you want to change the default (1) part printed across the
supply. Press
to change the number of parts (1-5). Press Enter.
Cut Option
Prompt? Yes
7. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Cut Option
No
Setting Batch Options 2-3
8. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Cut Multiple
Prompt? Yes
9. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Cut Multiple
1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
10. Decide if you want to change the default (1) tag printed before cutting.
Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press Enter.
Note: To cut between batches, make the Cut Multiple the same as the
print quantity.
Cut Last Ticket?
Prompt? Yes
11. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Cut Last Ticket?
No
12. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either
or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the last tag in
the batch is cut. The printer must feed one or two tags past the
printhead to cut the last tag in the batch. Press Enter.
Cut After Batch?
Prompt? Yes
13. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the last
tag in the batch is cut. The printer must feed one or two tags past the
printhead to cut the last tag in the batch. Press Enter.
Cut After Batch?
No
2-4 Operating Instructions
14. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either
or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the knife cuts
before the first tag and cuts after batch, so the tags are cuts in strips.
Press Enter.
No Cut Before?
Prompt? Yes
15. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
No Cut Before?
No
16. Decide if you want to change the defaults (No) and press either
or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the knife does
not cut before the first tag in a batch, but does cut between each tag
and after the last tag in a batch. Press Enter.
Quantity?
Prompt? Yes
17. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Quantity
1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
18. Decide if you want to change the default (1) for the quantity of tags to
print in a batch. Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press Enter.
After setting the batch options, you are ready to use Batch Entry
mode to enter data for your formats. See Chapter 3, “Entering
Batch Data,” for more information.
Setting Batch Options 2-5
Non-Knife Setup
If you do not have a knife attached to the printer, you are prompted for
Print Multiple, instead of Cut Multiple.
Print Multiple
Prompt? Yes
1. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Print Multiple
1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. Decide if you want to change the default (No) for the number of copies
of each tag to print as a set within a batch. Enter a quantity
(1-32000). Press Enter.
Quantity?
Prompt? Yes
3. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either
or to display your selection. Press Enter.
Quantity
1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. Decide if you want to change the default (1) for the quantity of tags to
print in a batch. Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press Enter.
After setting the batch options, you are ready to use Batch Entry mode to
enter data for your formats. See Chapter 3, “Entering Batch Data
,” for
more information.
2-6 Operating Instructions
Keep in mind the following definitions:
Number of
Parts
Number of times data prints across the tag’s width.
Using one to print data once on the tag. Using
three to print data three times across the tag.
Cut
Multiple
Number of tags printed between cuts as a set. A
cut multiple of one cuts after each tag. To cut
after each batch, set the cut multiple equal to the
print quantity.If the cut multiple is three and the
print quantity is 15, five sets of three tags are
printed and cut (15 tags). If the cut multiple is
three and the print quantity is 16, five sets of three
tags and one set of one tag are printed and cut
(16 tags).
Note: The cut multiple does NOT effect the printed
quantity.
Print
Multiple
Number of copies of each tag to print as a set
within a batch. A print multiple of one prints one
set of one tag. A print multiple of three prints
three copies of each tag as a set.
If the print multiple is three and the print quantity
is 15, then 15 sets of tags with three tags per set
are printed (45 tags). If the print multiple is two
and the print quantity is four, then four sets of tags
with two tags per set are printed (8 tags).
The most common application for print multiple is
with incrementing or decrementing fields. See
Using Print Multiple with Inc/Dec Field
s” for more
information.
Note: The print multiple DOES effect the printed
quantity.
Print
Quantity
Number of tags or sets of tags printed in a batch.
A print quantity of 30 prints 30 tags when the print
multiple is one.
Set
Number of tags to be printed together within a
batch.
Entering Batch Data 3-1
ENTERING BATCH DATA
This chapter only applies when using the keyboard in terminal
mode (9855 printer only). When using the keyboard in intelligent
mode, your script controls the prompts you see and each script is
different.
This chapter explains how to enter batch data from the keyboard. You
can enter numbers, letters, and a variety of symbols (including
punctuation and international characters) from the keyboard. See
Appendix B, “Character Sets
” for information about international
characters.
Some fields specifically require numeric or alphabetic data. If you try to
enter numeric data for an alpha field, or alphabetic data for a numeric
field, the printer does not accept the data. Type the correct data and
press N.
To enter numeric data, press the key that shows the number you want.
The screen displays the number and the cursor moves to the next
position in the field. This is also how you enter a period (.), comma (,), or
dollar sign ($). To enter alpha characters, press the key that shows the
letter you want. The screen displays the character and the cursor moves
to the next position in the field.
Here is an example of how to enter the word Red.
Note: Not all fonts support lower-case letters.
1. Press and hold Shift while pressing the R key. An upper-case R
appears on the display.
2. Press the E key. A lower-case e appears on the display.
3. Press the D key. A lower-case d appears on the display.
When a field has fixed characters, they appear as part of the data entry
prompt. The fixed data stays the same, and prints on every tag that uses
the format. Only the data you enter can be changed. In the example
below, the first six digits are fixed characters.
UPCA Barcode:
004156 _ _ _ _ _
The printed field contains both the fixed characters and the data you
enter.
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3-2 Operating Instructions
Entering a Batch
Batch Entry lets you enter the data to print a batch (or batches) of
supplies. You must first download your formats to the printer.
Note: Depending on your settings in Batch Options, some of these
prompts may or may not appear. See Chapter 2, “Setting Batch
Options” for more information.
1. Press Escape until you see the Main menu.
2. Press
or until you see
MAIN MENU
Batch Entry
3. Press Enter. You see
Select Format:
FMT-1
4. Press or until you see the name of the format you want, then
press Enter. You can also type the first letter of the format name and
the display jumps to formats beginning with that letter.
5. Depending on your settings in Batch Options, you may see
Clear Fields?
No
Press Enter (No) to keep the old data. Each field appears with the
previous data. You can press Enter to accept the data, or change it
and press Enter.
Press then press Enter (Yes) to erase the old data. Each field
appears with blanks (underscores). You have to enter new data for
each field.
6. You see the first prompt for the format. For example
Color:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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